Tips for Selling Your Home

Ready To Sell Your Home And Move On? RE/MAX
Can Help!

RE/MAX agents have the expertise and
resources you need to help you sell your home quickly and successfully. It all
begins long before you open your home to showings. You need to see your home
like a prospective buyer. To do that, you need to look at both the inside and
outside with a fresh perspective. If you follow these simple steps, you will be
helping to set the stage for a property that shows great to potential buyers.

Letting Go Of Clutter

When prospective buyers walk through your
home, they tend to imagine it as if it were their own. You can help them
envision their dream space by presenting a clean, clutter-free environment.

Here's How...

New Perspective

Bring a friend, a RE/MAX professional agent
or home stager to help point out overlooked problem areas of clutter. When you
live in a space, you get used to a space. You don’t see what others see. Trust
their advice.

Remove Personal Items

Put away family photos, souvenirs, knick-knacks
and personal items. These items are special to you, but the prospective buyer
wants to envision their own personal items in your space. So, help them out.

Clean, Clear Surfaces

Clear off counters, especially in kitchens
and bathrooms, storing away small appliances and miscellaneous personal items.
Scrub down the surfaces and perhaps even put out a bouquet of flowers.

Clear out closets, basements and garages as
prospective buyers are always on the lookout for ample storage space. Now is a
good time to box up unworn clothes, toys and personal items for storage or
charity.

Quick Fixes And TLC

Potential buyers will be looking for visual
clues that your home is well cared for. How much work a house seems to require
will impact the offering prices you receive, so it’s worthwhile to ensure that
everything is in good working order.

Here's A Quick Checklist...

Bathrooms

Ensure all plumbing fixtures are clean and
in good working order. Outfit leaky faucets with new washers and clean any
visible stains on porcelain fixtures. Replace old, worn shower curtains and
bath mats.

Doors and Windows

Spray WD40 on all hinges so everything
operates smoothly. Have windows cleaned inside and out. Potential buyers will
be estimating their energy costs, so fix drafts by re-caulking windows and
replace exterior doors if necessary.

Walls and Floors

A fresh coat of paint instantly transforms
a space, helping it to look neat, clean, and up-to-date. Always fix obvious
wall imperfections like cracks and nail holes, before painting. Steam clean
carpets and runners, and repair any chipped or loose floor tiles.

Atmosphere

Be mindful of the odours left behind by
pets and smokers and consider using an environmentally friendly room fragrance
to neutralize unpleasant scents. Replace light bulbs and add light fixtures in
dark hallways, including basements, garages and closets.

Curb Appeal – Drive By Success!

First impressions can be everything. Many
people simply drive by a listing and make a decision based on your home’s curb
appeal. So, don’t forget the importance of creating a well-manicured entryway –
to entice potential buyers. Maintaining a neat and attractive exterior to your
home will show buyers that you take pride on your property.

Here Are A Few Tips...

Landscaping

Consider planting a few bushes and
colourful mature flowers to create an eye catching display. Ensure that your
lawn is well manicured: mowed, watered and void of brown spots.

Front Door

Look critically at your front entrance:
does the door or the porch railing cry out for a fresh coat of paint? Polish
the door handle and invest in a new welcome mat.

Front Porch

If it’s spring or summer, plant colourful
containers to flank your entrance. If it’s autumn, rake leaves. During winter,
clear the snow and ice from your walkway. Whatever the season, look closely to
determine if any repairs are needed. All loose cement or rotting wood should be
replaced.

Shine On

Many serious buyers will want to drive by
your home after the sun goes down. Remember to ensure that all outdoor light
bulbs are turned on in order to show your home in its best light.